Senior Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer About the Role Our client, a specialist manufacturer of bespoke machinery, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of custom-engineered machinery for specialist industrial applications, supplied to customers across a range of international markets. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong mechanical design expertise combined with the ability to lead small design projects and coordinate the activities of a team of 2-3 engineers.

The position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging, custom-engineered equipment from concept through to installation and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Design Design bespoke machinery, assemblies and production systems using 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor), developing innovative solutions for coating, printing, laminating, drying, winding and web transport processes.

Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings, bills of materials, and Functional Design Specifications alongside the Systems Engineers. Carry out engineering calculations covering structures, shafts, bearings, drives, pneumatics and machine dynamics, and select suitable materials, components and manufacturing processes in line with machinery legislation, harmonised standards and customer specifications.

Project Leadership Manage small- to medium-sized design projects from concept through manufacture and commissioning, coordinating and prioritising the work of up to three mechanical design engineers. Monitor progress against engineering schedules and milestones, participate in design reviews and technical risk assessments, and identify and mitigate technical risks.

Review and approve engineering designs, calculations and technical documentation produced by other engineers, liaising with Project Managers to ensure successful delivery. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with controls engineers, manufacturing, commissioning teams and suppliers, supporting Purchasing with technical component selection and supplier enquiries.

Provide engineering support during machine build, testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site commissioning, attending customer meetings with occasional UK and international travel. Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) raised against your projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to engineering standards, design practices and improvements in machine performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Qualifications & Experience Minimum 7 years' experience in mechanical design within industrial machinery, automation or special-purpose equipment, with proven experience designing bespoke (not catalogue-based) machinery. Experience leading engineering tasks or small design teams. -...

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